TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bank has been
named the Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation of 2006 by the Washington
Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The bank was
nominated by Goodwill of Tacoma's Director of Corporate Sponsorship, Joe
Lawless, who said in his nomination, "Columbia Bank has proven over many
years to be the model corporate citizen throughout our region."
Of the award, Columbia Bank President and CEO Melanie Dressel said, "We
are delighted and honored to be recognized for something that is at the
heart of this organization -- serving our communities. This is very
meaningful honor for all of our employees who give their time and talent in
the communities we serve. We will continue to strive to be a catalyst for
positive change in our communities."
With this recognition, Columbia Bank joins an impressive group of past
winners including Starbucks, Intel, Russell Company, Safeco, Boeing and
Microsoft. The awards were presented at a luncheon held in Seattle on
November 16, which is National Philanthropy Day.
Columbia Bank is a Washington state-chartered, full-service commercial
bank providing financial products and services to individuals, business and
the real estate community. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking
System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), Columbia Bank currently operates 35 branches in
Pierce, King, Cowlitz, Kitsap and Thurston counties. More information about
Columbia can be found on its website at http://www.columbiabank.com.
Contact: JoAnne Coy, Vice President
Marketing and Communications Director
Columbia Bank
253-305-1965
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CONTACT:
JoAnne Coy, Vice President, Marketing and
Communications Director of Columbia Bank, +1-253-305-1965
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